Sleeve M; Vinyl M. The Queen Is Dead is the 1986 masterpiece that solidified the band’s place in alternative rock history. Featuring Morrissey’s poetic lyrics and Johnny Marr’s jangly, intricate guitar work, the album includes iconic tracks like There Is a Light That Never Goes Out, Bigmouth Strikes Again, and The Boy with the Thorn in His Side. A mix of melancholy, wit, and political undertones, The Queen Is Dead remains one of the most celebrated albums of the era.